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Smoking banned in public areas

25 Jul 2013
9:31 AM -

At its February meeting, Council received a report in relation to the introduction of Smoke-Free Areas following the introduction of the Smoke Free Environment Act, 2000.

Under this Act, smoking has been banned in a number of locations throughout NSW since 7 January 2013 with Council now proposing to erect signage to advise the public of these areas.

These areas include:

Within 10 metres of children’s play equipment in an outdoor public place;

In open areas of swimming pool complexes;

In spectators areas of sports grounds or other recreational areas during organised sports events;

At public transport stops and stations including the area where people gather or queue to wait for the bus/taxi/light rail;

Within 4 metres of the pedestrian access point to a public building; and

From 6 July 2015, in commercial outdoor dining areas.

With the Department of Health strongly encouraging local councils to display No Smoking signage in public outdoor areas under their control, Director Environmental Services, Paul Bennett says Forbes Shire Council will follow suit.

“We plan to erect signage at Forbes bus stops, taxi ranks, children’s play grounds, sportsgrounds and other recreational areas, and within 4m of pedestrian access points to public buildings to make the public aware of the new state legislation” he says.

“It is acknowledged that in some areas signage cannot be easily displayed, however in other areas it may be as simple as providing a sticker in a window” says Mr Bennett.

Signage and stickers will be erected in the coming weeks and the public is urged to comply for the improved health of the community.

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